Chelsea won't win the Champions League this year, but they will definitely be one of the top 10 contenders. Last year was a fluke. Playing an uncharacteristic blanket defence and winning on the counter-attack won't work this year...

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So at last the roof was closed and Roy Hodgson learned some more about his new England charges, but the players showed they hadn't learned enough from the Boss. They say that great teams grind out results when they are not playing well...

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The Poland vs England football match was postponed this evening in conditions of pure farce. It is hard to apportion blame but based on the available information both FIFA and the Polish FA must take a long hard look in the mirror...

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What right has anyone to suggest that at the end of the season Sir Alex Ferguson might pass the Manchester United legacy to another manager? The Scottish Knight has always been assumed to control his own destiny...

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Sir Alex Ferguson has previously eschewed the transfer market for Manchester United in January. This time it could be different. With a couple of pieces of the jigsaw still to fill, he also has players he would probably be prepared to sell...

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Manchester United are not immune to failed signings. Sir Alex Ferguson has had his share. Not surprising really given that he's been manager for 26 years next month. Ron Atkinson and Tommy Docherty take the biscuit though...

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Crisis, what crisis? People saying Manchester United haven't played well for three years. Growing references to last season's ECL failure. Why should that happen again? Then, Cluj already have a win under their belt, so they're now the team to fear...

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On reflection, it was abundantly clear that Wayne Rooney simply wasn't fit for the Fulham match. His cameo appearance lasted a few minutes before Hugo Rodallega accidentally opened a huge gash in his leg...

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This was a day of emotion and mutual respect that ended with recrimination and dismay for Liverpool and a despicable relapse into the mindless chants that so many on all sides had invested so much effort in stopping...

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Sir Alex Ferguson cannot possibly have been pleased with this performance, despite the result. United were on balance somewhat fortunate to leave with all the points, authors of their own shortcomings...

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